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Exploring Indigenous Culture at Hjemkomst Center

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People got a chance to learn about indigenous people during a luncheon held at Hjemkomst Center. They were given an “Indigi Bowl” that contained wild rice, buffalo meat, and veggie toppings. The event, held by the Indigenous Association, featured Anishinaabe leader Ricky White. He has over 22 years of experience as an Ojibwe language and culture…

One Person Killed In Head-On Crash Near Breckenridge

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – The state patrol says one person was killed in a head-on crash Monday afternoon near Breckenridge. It happened about 3 miles east of Breckenridge on Highway 210. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says an 83-year-old female driver from Fergus Falls was killed. Her name will be released on Tuesday. The other driver, a 30-year-old man from Parkers Prairie,…

State charges against Amire Logan dropped; case will move to federal court

Amire Logan (photo: Cass County jail)FARGO (KFGO) – State charges against a man arrested after a Fargo murder have been dropped as a federal case will continue. Amire Logan, 20, was arrested by Fargo Police for murder after the June 24 shooting death of Zion Brooks at the Arbors apartment complex in south Fargo. He was never charged with murder. Investigators learned Brooks…

State Representative Gretchen Dobervich Receives Gladys Ray Award

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Gladys Ray Award is presented to State Representative Gretchen Dobervich at the Indigenous People’s Day Breakfast. Dobervitch was nominated for her leadership in both public health and fighting for racial equity. She is the Public Health Policy Project Manager at American Indian Public Health Resource Center at NDSU. The award commemorates Gladys Ray, a woman…

Fargodome Open Houses Planned To Promote Sales Tax Measure

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargodome leaders are working to secure votes for a one-quarter of one percent sales tax to fund its remodeling and ongoing maintenance. The tax would be in place for 20 years. You can attend an open house presentation to get an overview of the future renovations and upgrades planned to enhance the 30-year-old building. They will…

Vining, MN Man Has “Crushing” Injuries After He Is Trapped Under Tractor

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Vining, Minnesota man is at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo after a tractor he was pulling drove over him and pinned him to the ground. The accident happened just before noon in Folden Township southeast of Vining. Otter Tail County authorities say 76-year-old Daryl Baardsen was working on or attempting to pull the…

Fatal fire in rural Eveleth

EVELETH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 63-year-old man  has died due to injuries sustained during a house fire in rural Eveleth on Friday morning. The victim, Dale Wallander, was found lying with severe burns at the end of the home’s driveway in the 7100 block of Antoinette Road. The house was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived. Wallander was airlifted…